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‘Dress to Impress’ supports local moms with addiction
COBB, Calif. – A new event debuting later this month will raise much-needed funds for a new inpatient rehabilitation center offering treatment for mothers with substance addiction as well as services for their children.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, all are invited to “Dress to Impress” at the inaugural Oscars-themed red carpet event to support Tule House, a residential program for mothers with addiction.
The event will be held at the Black Rock Golf Course in Cobb and will feature dinner, a raffle and live auction.
The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a stretch-limousine arrival, no host bar and silent auction, followed by a dinner with prime rib, chicken, salmon and vegetarian entrée options. The live auction will liven up the festivities and dessert will add a sweet end to the evening.
All proceeds will support mothers struggling with addiction to drugs, providing treatment and a safe place for their children to flourish.
Tule House is a program conceived by Dr. Kimberly Fordham, MD, and overseen by Redwood Community Services Inc., which provides services to foster children and their families.
The Tule House residential treatment program will address the specific needs of mothers recovering from drug and alcohol dependency issues in Lake County.
The nearest intensive inpatient rehabilitation program for mothers is located in Santa Rosa, creating multiple barriers to these women receiving the support they need.
As a labor and delivery physician at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Fordham sees firsthand the increasing amount of methamphetamine positive pregnant women.
“This not only negatively impacts both the health of these women and babies, but also the health of our community as a whole,” said Fordham. “Tule House will create a local option to best offer treatment and support mothers in creating a healthy and positive life in our community.”
The Dress to Impress Event is being organized by Fordham and the Women’s Care Unit staff at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake.
“We are privileged to support women in the delivery of their newborns,” said Josie Lutz, RN. “We want to extend that support to allow women to be the best parents to their children and to live happy, drug-free lives.”
Much work has already begun to open Tule House and with community support and funds raised by the Dress to Impress event, the home will be ready for clients in 2017.
Tickets are $65 and may be purchased by calling Josie Lutz at 702-292-2153.